Let the scabs naturally flake off bit by bit. It will take up to 14 days for scabbing to be over.
Remember, resist the urge to rub or pick off the scabs; they'll naturally peel off as your skin heals. This scabbing phase typically lasts between 7 to 14 days.
Thank you for your inquiry! We recommend that you do not fully submerse your eyebrows in water for 12 days after microblading. We also do not recommend using soap on the microbladed eyebrows for 12 days as well. Microbladed eyebrows should be gently cleansed using a damp cotton ball in a circular motion.
Generally speaking, light scabbing is normal after a microblade procedure. In fact, scabbing is an important part of the healing process. You should notice scabbing 3-4 days after your procedure. However, they should start falling out between days 7-12, and it's normal for a little pigment to come off.
Day 5-7 (Flaking and Itching):
- Flaking and peeling of the top layer of skin may continue, and your eyebrows might appear patchy.
Proper aftercare is essential for successful microblading results. Most professionals advise avoiding washing your face for 2-10 days post-treatment, with care needed when cleaning around the brows.
Around days eight or nine of the healing process, your brows may take on a spooky appearance, appearing faded, gray, or even patchy. This is known as the microblading ghosting phase. The fading is a regular and temporary part of the healing process. Your bold, beautiful brows will make their triumphant return.
The ghosting phase is a normal part of the healing process. The skin is recovering and the new skin covers the pigment. It takes time until the pigment reemerges again. That's why we say the healing period is not over after 2 weeks, and the best time to assess the brows is between 4-6 weeks later.
DAY 7-10. Your scabs will probably be all flaked off or flaking off on their own by this point and you'll start to see the light at the end of the healing tunnel. But because the skin has not completely mended itself back together, there may still be some cause for concern.
Water exposure, especially during the critical healing phase, can affect the pigmentation and final outcome of your brows. While brief or accidental contact with water may not cause significant harm, prolonged exposure can lead to fading, uneven results, and the need for additional touch-ups.
Do NOT allow your brows to get wet outside of gently washing them twice a day. Moisturize Microbladed Area. Apply a rice grain amount of aftercare ointment with a cotton swab and spread it across the treated area. Be sure not to over-apply, as this will suffocate your skin and delay the healing process.
If you accidentally ruin your microblading, it's best to reach out to your microblading artist or a professional immediately for advice on how to address the issue.
Once the healing of the skin starts taking place, it will look like dandruff flakes or dry skin. However, this is just superficial color and dry skin being naturally removed from your eyebrows. The final look of your eyebrows will be apparent approximately 30 days after your procedure.
First, consult your artist for potential corrections or touch-ups. If you're still dissatisfied, seek a second opinion or consider removal options like saline or laser treatments. Common issues include dissatisfaction with the shape, asymmetry, unwanted colour, or strokes blurring.
The worst days after microblading are typically the first two, when you'll likely experience puffiness, redness, and tenderness.
Sometimes, even with proper aftercare after microblading, scabs may still form. If this occurs, it is essential not to pick or scratch at them, as this could lead to infection and damage to the pigment beneath. Instead, follow all instructions for care and let them fall off naturally on their own.
The hair strokes will fade. And once that happens, it's difficult to put them back in the same place. In the case of having oily skin, this effect will be faster and the pigment in the lines will start to blur. The results are blurry hair strokes- nothing like they looked like when you got them done for the first time.
Even in the hands of the best-trained surgeons in the world – any blade (even a scalpel) leaves a scar. Most often, microblading turns red and leaves the skin red. The slits can often become ridged. Striation bumps make it resistant to pigment and inhibit hair growth.
Week 3-4: You might notice a fading, or “ghosting,” of the pigment. Don't worry; this is a standard part of the healing process. Week 4-6: Your eyebrows will re-emerge, looking natural and beautiful!
Dry healing is still a common aftercare method even though wet healing has been proven to have the most promising healed results. Make sure to speak with your artist about their healing method. Proper healing is a crucial aspect to your microblading results. Misinformation can result in a poor healing experience.
Factors That Affect Microblading Longevity
Oily skin causes faster fading. Proper care extends the life of the pigment. Higher quality pigments last longer. UV rays accelerate fading.
The microblading process creates superficial cuts in the skin which, without appropriate care, can increase the risk of infection. This can lead to longer healing times and potential scarring. In the days following the procedure, it's common for the treated area to form scabs.
You should remain patient because microblading disappears after scabbing and it is normal. The pigment will reappear over time as the scabs fall off naturally. It is important to keep following the aftercare guidelines during this process and after six weeks you can go for an assessment of your microbladed brows.